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The revolution returns as Hamilton arrives to Sydney in 2024!
Rejoice Australian fans - Hamilton returns!
Smash-hit Broadway production HAMILTON has been wowing audiences around the globe, and from July 2024, the Australian production will return home to the Sydney Lyric Theatre for a limited season!
HAMILTON made its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2021, and went on to play in Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand, hailing overwhelming audience and critical acclaim throughout each state. Audiences will have a final chance to be in the room where it happens once again when the revolution returns from July 30, 2024.
“The return of HAMILTON to Sydney is a testament to Australia’s deep appreciation and enthusiasm for the art of musical theatre. It’s palpable and alive, and we are so thrilled to be coming back!”
Lin-Manuel Miranda
For those still unfamiliar – and c’mon, where have you been? – here is everything you need to know about the production.
When is HAMILTON’s Australian production returning to Sydney?
HAMILTON will return to the Sydney Lyric Theatre from July 30 2024 for a limited season.
Who is in the cast for HAMILTON‘s Australian season?
Casting has commenced for the Sydney season with the full cast to be revealed at a later date.
When can fans get their hands on tickets?
Tickets for HAMILTON‘s 2024 Sydney season will be on sale to the general public soon. Sign up to the waitlist here for early access to ticket releases from 27 November 2023 and to be the first to hear HAMILTON news.
All bookings for HAMILTON tickets will be through Ticketmaster.
How much do HAMILTON tickets cost?
Ticket prices for HAMILTON vary by performance, seat location, and during peak periods such as public and school holidays. Prices are subject to change, but start from $75* AUD and will be available on Ticketmaster.com.au.
*Subject to availability. $75 ticket price is available on select Tue-Thu/Sun 6.30pm off peak/non-school holiday performances. An additional $9.90 Ticketmaster transaction fee per booking applies.
How many tickets can I buy?
There is an 8 ticket limit per transaction. All orders will be reviewed for duplicate accounts, bots, or other means being used to circumvent the 8 ticket limit. Fraudulent ticket orders may be cancelled without notice.
Why the limit? The ticket limit is in place to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to purchase tickets for HAMILTON. All transactions online or in-person that are detected to be bot purchases, patrons creating duplicate accounts in order to purchase more than 8 tickets, or any action that indicates a purchase in excess of the 8 ticket limit may be cancelled without consideration.
What if I want to access group sales and book more than 8 tickets?
Groups of 10+ on Tue-Thu/Sun 6.30pm off peak/non-school holiday performances are eligible for group rates of $25 off $175 ticket pricing.
Groups of 10-19 persons or under can book direct online.
Groups of 20 or more can book via the Ticketmaster Group Bookings Department. Please email [email protected].
There are currently no group rates available on Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening and Sunday matinee performances or all performances during school holiday periods.
Can I get a refund or exchange my tickets for another date once I purchase my tickets?
As with all ticket purchases, we recommend that you check/confirm dates and times of the performance you intend to purchase before completing the checkout on Ticketmaster.
There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets once they are purchased if you change your mind or for personal reasons.
Ticketing tips for the presale
- Make sure you have a Ticketmaster account.
- If you already have a Ticketmaster account, we recommend that you have access to your username and password ready for the pre-sale as there will be a time limit in place when booking tickets.
- If you do not have a Ticketmaster account, you can create one on Ticketmaster.com.au and have your username and password ready at the pre-sale.
- If the performance you wish to attend is sold out, we recommend the following:
- Look further into the season for other performances.
- Friday evenings, Saturday matinees & evenings and Sunday matinees will be the performances that are highest in demand, so consider attending a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday evening performance.
- This return season will run limited mid-week matinees outside of School Holidays.
- Continue to check back on sold-out performances in the event additional seats get released.
Make sure you are signed up to the waitlist to receive information on ticket releases and new ticket blocks if they become available.
How long is HAMILTON scheduled to run in Sydney?
HAMILTON will play for an exclusive limited season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 30 July 2024. At this stage, performances running from July through to October will be on sale through Ticketmaster.com.au. If any further dates are confirmed, the best way to stay up to date on future announcements, is by signing up to the waitlist here.
Will there be a lottery?
Yes, there will be a lottery for HAMILTON’s Sydney 2024 season. Details and pricing will be announced closer to the start of the season.
What is the running time for HAMILTON?
Running time is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including intermission.
Is there an age recommendation?
HAMILTON contains some strong language and is appropriate for ages 8+.
Is the Sydney Lyric Theatre an accessible venue & how do I book wheelchair/companion card bookings?
For enquiries and bookings for patrons with special needs, or holders of a Companion Card, see information here under ‘WHEELCHAIR & COMPANION CARD’.
Will there be signed or audio described performances during the run?
Yes. There are currently plans underway to include AUSLAN signed performances and audio described performances of HAMILTON. Performance dates and booking details will be forthcoming.
What is the seating layout?
A map of the venue is located on the bottom of the Seating Plan page on the Sydney Lyric Theatre website, here. Please note this map only provides indicative views of the venue and may not be to scale or reflect actual sightlines for the production of HAMILTON.
Where is Sydney Lyric Theatre?
Sydney Lyric Theatre is located at 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009.
For more information on planning your visit and the venue’s service and amenities, as well as its policies, please visit the venue’s website here.
What makes HAMILTON so special?
For the uninitiated, HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Besides fantastic storytelling, the score is absolutely top-notch and like nothing you’ve ever heard before, blending hip hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway together.
It’s based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton. The Broadway production features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was directed by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Alex Lacamoire.
The musical premiered on Broadway in August 2015 and quickly became a critical success, taking home 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. It opened in England in December 2017 winning seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music.
“The premiere season of HAMILTON in Australia was incredibly successful, but we know so many fans missed out. We couldn’t resist the opportunity to return to Sydney one last time.”
Michael Cassel, Australian Producer
HAMILTON The Musical opens its return season at Sydney Lyric Theatre on Tuesday July 30 2024. Join the waitlist now via Ticketmaster.com.au.
